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BRISTOL, RI– With the much-anticipated arrival of spring upon us, Coggeshall Farm Museum, a coastal living-history museum, is pleased to announce the official start of its 2024 season with an Opening Day on Saturday, April 13. The public is invited to celebrate the season while exploring the scenic farm and enjoying various family-friendly activities, including the exciting addition of apple tree plantings in the new orchard.
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Coggeshall Farm will be offering a fun and educational outdoor experience for all ages. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich history of the farm with live demonstrations and engaging conversations with historians at the Blacksmith Shop and the Cheese House. Friendly farm animals will be onsite, including chicks, piglets from Gnarly Vines Farm and sheep that are preparing for lambing. In addition to traditional farm activities, there will be fun crafts and games for young visitors and their families, as well as an expansive kitchen garden teeming with new plantings and aromatic herbs.
Throughout the day, guests will have the unique opportunity to help grow the farm by participating in the planting of heirloom of apple trees, whose varieties date back to the 18th century. The plantings, supported by a grant through The Garden Conservancy, underscore Coggeshall’s commitment to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history of gardens. Once planted, the orchard serves as more than just a scenic addition; it marks the establishment of a new interpretative space, highlighting the vital role apples had in the lives of 18th-century farmers.
“Spring is a special time at Coggeshall Farm. We’ve been eagerly awaiting Opening Day and the return of guests to the farm to experience all we have to offer,” said Shelli Costa. “We warmly welcome everyone to join us in preserving the past and shaping the future through our apple tree plantings on Saturday.”
From April 13 through June 30, Coggeshall Farm will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Standard Daytime Admission on Saturdays, and Sundays for self-guided tours with recommended donation. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for youth (4-17). Members enjoy unlimited standard daytime admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/opening-day/.
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